Are you an experienced horticulture professional looking to take the next step in your career?

Sidhu Kiwi Limited is seeking an Orchard Assistant Manager to oversee and manage multiple orchard operations across the bay of plenty region. The role requires excellent leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills to ensure all orchard activities are completed efficiently, safely, and to high standard.

Hourly Rate:$33.00 -$36.00 per hour.

Guaranteed hours- 30-50 per week.

Key Responsibilities-

Opearational management

  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee all orchard operations.
  • review and approve production schedules to ensure completion of all work within set timeframes and quality standards.
  • Monitor worksite performance and ensure supervisors and staff maintain company standards and best horticulture practices.
  • Ensure optimal allocation of labour, machinery, and resources across orchard sites.

Contract and Client Managment

  • Liaise with growers, packhouse, and clients to ensure all contractual obligations are met.
  • Oversee contract planning and performance, reviewing results and ensuring timely delivery of services.
  • Seek new business opportunities, indentify potential clients, and participate in tender submissions to expand company operations.

Leadership and staff supervision

  • Provide Leadership to supervisors, assistant managers, and field teams to achieve daily and seasonal production targets.
  • Oversee recruitment, induction, and performance management of staff.
  • Develop and implement training programmes to ensure staff competency and career development.
  • Promote a positive and safe workplace culture.

Compliance and Health & Safety

  • Ensure all operartions comply with relevant New Zealand employment, health, and safety legislation.
  • Regulalry review safety policies and ensure risk assesments, incidents reporting, and corrective actions are properly followed.

Financial and Administrative Manangement

  • Budgeting, cost control, and financial planning for each orchard site.
  • Maintain accurate records of production data, payroll reports, timesheets, and operational costs.
  • Prepare reports on orchard performance, productivity, and resource.

Strategic Planning and Growth

  • Collaborate with the director on business development, long-term planning, and efficiency improvement initiatives,
  • Analyse operational performance  data to indentify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures.
  • Contribute to marketing and business expansion in strategies across the Bay Of Plenty and wider regions.

Requirements

  • Two years' experience or Level 4 qualification.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Sound understanding of horticulture practices, health and safety, and employment compliance.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites and teams.
  • Full driver's license preferred.
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